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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Posanat Tablet is used to prevent and treat fungal infections. It contains posaconazole which works by inhibiting fungal cell growth and causing cell death. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, and cough. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

POSACONAZOLE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Natco Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Posanat Tablet

Posanat Tablet is in a class of medications called azole antifungals. It is used to prevent and treat fungal infections when other antifungal medicines have not worked, or you have had to stop taking them. It is also indicated for preventing invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients at high risk of developing these infections due to being severely immunocompromised, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy.

Posanat Tablet contains a medicine called posaconazole. It is a triazole antifungal agent and exerts its antifungal activity through the blockage of certain enzymes (P-450 dependent enzyme, sterol 14α-demethylase). This leads to inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane, and the accumulation of methylated sterol precursors. This results in the inhibition of fungal cell growth and cell death. Thus, it treats infections.

Take Posanat Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Posanat Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience diarrhoea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing and low potassium levels in the blood. Most of these side effects of Posanat Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in Posanat Tablet or if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Posanat Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Before taking the Posanat Tablet, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Uses of Posanat Tablet

Posanat Tablet is used in the treatment of Fungal infections and prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in severely immunocompromised patients.

Directions for Use

• Posanat Tablet should be taken with food, preferably a high-fat meal, to ensure proper absorption.• It is recommended to take Posanat Tablet twice on the first day, then once daily afterward, or as advised by your doctor.• Swallow Posanat Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Posaconazole is an antifungal medication present in Posanat Tablet. It is effective in treating fungal infections in adults. It is also indicated for preventing invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in patients who are severely immunocompromised and at high risk of developing these infections, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) or those with hematologic malignancies with prolonged neutropenia from chemotherapy.

How Posanat Tablet Works

Posanat Tablet contains a medicine called posaconazole. It is a triazole antifungal agent and exerts its antifungal activity through the blockage of certain enzymes (P-450 dependent enzyme, sterol 14α-demethylase). This leads to inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane, and the accumulation of methylated sterol precursors. This results in the inhibition of fungal cell growth and cell death. Thus, it treats infections.

Storage

Keep Posanat Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Posanat Tablet

Take Posanat Tablet only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in Posanat Tablet or if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby or are breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe Posanat Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Before taking the Posanat Tablet, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions. And also, let your doctor know before prescribing Posanat Tablet if you have Arrhythmias and QTc Prolongation, liver problems, or low potassium, magnesium, or calcium levels in your blood.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
When Dronedarone is taken with Posanat Tablet, can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Posanat Tablet with Dronedarone is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Taking atorvastatin with Posanat Tablet can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Posanat Tablet with atorvastatin, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact the doctor if you experience unexplained muscle pain, weakness, fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark coloured urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PosaconazoleCerivastatin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Taking cerivastatin with Posanat Tablet can increase the blood levels of cerivastatin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Posanat Tablet and cerivastatin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark-colored urine, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Taking lovastatin with Posanat Tablet can increase the levels of lovastatin in the blood which can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lovastatin and Posanat Tablet, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience ever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
PosaconazoleEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Taking eliglustat with Posanat Tablet can increase the levels of eliglustat in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Posanat Tablet and eliglustat, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, a slow heart rate, or a weak pulse. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Coadministration of Posanat Tablet with eplerenone can increase the blood levels of eplerenone. This can increase the risk of serious side effects, including hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Posanat Tablet and eplerenone, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Taking lurasidone together with Posanat Tablet may result in significantly higher lurasidone blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between lurasidone and Posanat Tablet, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have any abnormal muscle activity, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, flushing, or fainting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PosaconazoleConivaptan
Critical
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
When Posanat Tablet is taken with Conivaptan, it can increase the blood levels and effects of conivaptan.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Posanat Tablet and conivaptan, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience difficulty swallowing, trouble speaking, muscle weakness, trouble controlling body movements, confusion, or mood changes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
When Isavuconazole is taken with Posanat Tablet, it can increase the levels of isavuconazole in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between isavuconazole and Posanat Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Posanat Tablet:
Taking Posanat Tablet with Simvastatin can increase the blood levels and effects of Simvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver problems and rhabdomyolysis (which involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Posanat Tablet and Simvastatin together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness, fever or dark-colored urine, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals if you take Posanat Tablet for more than one day.
  • Do not use other over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Posanat Tablet.
  • Continue taking your normal regular diet unless your doctor prescribes a specific diet.
  • It is advisable to follow a candida diet during yeast infections. This diet excludes sugar, gluten, certain dairy products, alcohol and switches to low-sugar fruits, non-starchy vegetables, and gluten-free foods.
  • A very high sugar or high-carbohydrate diet may increase the count of Candida in some people. It is better to avoid or limit alcohol and caffeine intake during Posanat Tablet treatment to enhance a healthy lifestyle practice.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of Posanat Tablet with alcohol is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Posanat Tablet should not be used when pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Posanat Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

There is no substantial research yet on using Posanat Tablet in breastfeeding/nursing mothers. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother before taking Posanat Tablet; your doctor will decide whether Posanat Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Posanat Tablet alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before taking the Posanat Tablet if you have a liver impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before taking the Posanat Tablet if you have a kidney impairment/disorder history. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before using Posanat Tablet for children.

Have a query?

FAQs

Posanat Tablet is used to treat fungal infections and prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in severely immunocompromised patients.

Posanat Tablet contains a medicine called posaconazole. It is a triazole antifungal agent and exerts its antifungal activity through the blockage of certain enzymes (P-450 dependent enzyme, sterol 14α-demethylase). This leads to inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane, and the accumulation of methylated sterol precursors. This results in inhibiting fungal cell growth and, ultimately, cell death. Thus, it treats infections.

Posanat Tablet is not recommended for coadministration with anticoagulants, So if you are under anticoagulant therapy, inform your doctor before prescribing Posanat Tablet.

If you are allergic to posaconazole or similar antifungals such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or voriconazole, you should not use it. When combined with certain medications, posaconazole can have unfavourable or dangerous side effects.

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, fever, vomiting, headache, coughing and low potassium levels in the blood, although not everybody gets them. Most of these side effects of Posanat Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Posanat Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Posanat Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India
Other Info - POS0092

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